But investigations show the parcel, containing an Amazon Fire TV box and a bag of popcorn, were flown from Amazon's drone testing site near Cambridge, across ONE field to a farmhouse just 700 metres away.

Catherine Shelby, 56, who lives nearby, said: "The house is so close to the testing site it would have been quicker to walk there with the package."

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The area is constantly patrolled by security men and vans, with Amazon keen to keep its latest development to itself.

Amazon has also applied for a patent for anti-collision avoidance systems on their drones.

The company has stated the drones will cruise below 400ft, carrying packages up to 5lbs and guided by GPS.

Amazon does not require a licence for the drones but once it rolls out the service further it will need to obtain the permission of the Civil Aviation Authority for every delivery as all commercial drone flights must be approved by the body.

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